If you’re not using AMS ads, then you better start! If you follow the writing news world, then you already know Amazon is implementing a pay-to-play model, just as Facebook did a few years ago. In short, what this means is if you are not using AMS ads for your books, then your book will […]
“Never judge a book it’s cover.” It’s one of the most known quotes known to mankind. For the most part, it’s a great mantra to live by, but let’s be honest… But let’s keep it real…When it comes to actual books… Readers definitely judge a book it by its cover! It’s not even that readers […]
Querying is something most authors will do at one point in their career–whether it’s to a publisher, agent, blog, or to the media. There tends to be a formula that most authors use, but Tripsy South wants to tell us about her unique query letter that brought her positive results. It’s no doubt there are […]
You’re an author and/or entrepreneur. There’s so much to do. Writing. Marketing. Answering emails. Booking blog interviews, radio interviews, getting out your press release. Formatting. Editing. Not to mention the day-to-day responsibilities of adulting! You find yourself spending hours upon hours trying to get stuff done, yet it seems like hardly anything is accomplished by […]
Promoting your book in Facebook groups may not be the most self-sustaining way to market your book, but there’s no doubt this can be a cheap, easy, and fast way to get your name out there a bit more. So, we’ve hunted down some groups centered around promoting your book! Enjoy! A Novel Connection: Promote […]
Your book is about to release… You know having a bangin’ release day is important… You don’t have tons of money to throw into ads to make the most of it… Have you thought about throwing an online release party? There’s a huge indie author community online. If you’re a part of it, then you […]
Should you stay in KDP Select or go wide? “Should I enroll in KDP Select or go wide with my books?” This is a question that every author asks themselves at one point or another. Unfortunately, there is no right or wrong or black and white answer to this question. There are pros and cons […]
If you’re like most authors and/or business owners, then you are well aware you need to have a strong social media presence in today’s world. Things have majorly changed since the dawning of social media! We have a free and easy to use tool right in the palm of our hands that can help us […]
WARNING: This story contains graphic language. This week, the indie author community was buzzing about homophobic and racist comments made by a fellow author. The original post was a meme of two teenage boys laying in bed, with the tagline, “Parents: No girls at your sleepovers. Understood? Me: Very Much Understood. #GrowingUpGay.” The post was […]
Today, we’re hearing from Author, C.L. Cannon at Fiction-Atlas Press. During this post you will learn when the right time is to start marketing yourself as an author. I’ve talked several times publicly about the importance of having an author website and a social media presence. Both are vital to your success as a modern […]